TODAY: “Don’t Worry About It” • Scripture Readings: Luke 12:22-34; Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-16; • DCE Eric Gerken is sharing God’s Word with us this morning. Pastor Tony Steinbronn is helping in the 11:00 Contemporary service with Communion. (Pastor Ken & Peg are away this weekend helping their daughter Liz get settled in as she prepares for classes to start at FAU in Boca Raton.)
To view or print Sunday’s Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025_08_10-Trad-Pentecost-9.pdf
Nursery Changes • The nursery will remain available during all Sunday morning services. However, due to low attendance, we will no longer staff the 9:00 am service with a volunteer. Parents may still use this space with their children but must provide their own supervision. Our trained, background-checked volunteer will continue caring for children ages 6 months to 4 years during the 11:00am service. See DCE Eric for more information!
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are studying the Gospel of John. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between 9 am & 11 am worship.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Kingdom Quest • Kingdom Quest is a Bible overview curriculum that teaches children the core stories of the Bible and helps them see why they matter today. We help children experience God’s love through Bible stories, crafts, games and more., as we learn to follow Jesus. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
Youth Bible Class – 10:00am • Beginning August 10, the youth bible class will be held in the board room (church office) for Bible study. They will be looking at what the Bible says about serving him as a teen and having bible-based discussions. Be sure to have the bible app downloaded onto your phone!
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Led by Pastor Ken.
Are you looking for meaningful daily devotions that connect with everyday life?
• Our Daily Bread. “Helping you connect with God. Every day. Every way.” | https://www.odb.org/
• Lutheran Hour Ministries https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/
Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering (online) – 6:30pm via Zoom • All are welcome to join our Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering on Zoom. Experience God’s presence and community. https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop
Altar Flowers • If you wish to sponsor Sunday Altar Flowers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in celebration of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form online or contact our church office. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers
Youth Night Back to School Bash Tonight in the FLC at 6:00pm • We will be welcoming rising 6th Graders as well as any older students who have not attended before or if it has been a while. It is a real benefit to have Christian friends as you endure all of the things that come with another school year, and PoP Youth wants to be that support network! There will be games, activities, snacks and some time in God’s Word to help us start the week right.
Youth Spirit Night is Back at Broadway Pizzeria on Tuesday, April 12 at 5pm • All dine in or carry out orders that mention “Prince of Peace” between 5:00-8:00 will result in a percentage of the sales being donated to our teens. Come join your friends and church family for some Italian food and fellowship in support of a good cause. (1700 Woolco Way.)
Lunch & Zilch on Thursday, August 21 at 11:30am • It’s that time again for another lunch and zilch! Save the date and bring along some friends to have some fun, win, and enjoy lunch. You can RSVP to Jim Essig no later than Monday, August 18. Remember there is a $10 fee per person to cover lunch and the prize. (this is not a fundraiser) | jim.essig@poporlando.com | (407)446-7147
Prayers for a New School Year • The first day of school is tomorrow, August 11, and our teachers have been preparing and getting ready all week for a new school year! Please keep our teachers and staff in your prayers for a good year. We ask the Lord to be with all teachers and families as our communities prepare for a new school year. Bless all who are a part of the PoP/PdeP family, especially our Preschool.
It’s Time to Register for Fall Sunday School • PoP Sunday School meets Sundays 10:00–10:45 am in the Preschool Wing. This semester we’ll explore the Gospel of Mark—Jesus’ life and teachings. Please register so our volunteers can get to know your child. (No need to register again if recently signed up for Sunday School or PoP Kids Club and info is current.) | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
PoP Youth T-shirts Available for Online Purchase! • If you haven’t purchased a shirt yet and would still like to do so, you can make a purchase online following the link provided below. Help Support our youth ministry! Shirts are available for everyone in the congregation. Orders can be placed online, through the church office, or by emailing eric.gerken@poporlando.com. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/88b76c
Volunteers Needed! Help Serve the Lord • We are looking for volunteers that are willing to help serve the Lord byhelping with ushering, communion assistant, projection, live stream, altar guild and transportation. If you are willing tohelp in any way, please contact Adriana at (407) 277-3945 for more information. | adriana.alas@poporlando.com
https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, August 3
9:00 am Traditional: 107 | 11:00am Contemporary: 73 | 11:00am Espanol: 77 | TOTAL: 257
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
July 20 offerings $11,006
July 27 offerings $7,834
August 3 offerings $24,815* includes a semi-annual contribution from a member’s IRA
Needed each week: $11,032
Are you over 70½? You can make an IRA gift to Prince of Peace! More and more members over 70½ have chosen to make a donation to Prince of Peace through their traditional IRA. Directing all or part of your RMD to the church is a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD). You can directly transfer funds from your IRA to benefit Prince of Peace without those dollars being included in your taxable income. Learn more about how you can make a difference by clicking here https://bit.ly/ira-charity-gifts.
Is the Stock Market Up?—Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or other asset. The best assets to use for a gift are those that have appreciated significantly, such as publicly traded securities and real property. Assets you’ve owned for more than one year may qualify for a full range of tax benefits. Typical appreciated assets may include publicly traded securities, privately/closely held stock, mutual funds, and more. Learn more by clicking here https://bit.ly/donate-appreciated-assets.
Please be generous for the need is great. Thank you!
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We ask the Lord to comfort Johanna Jenkins at the death of her sister in Germany. We also pray for Walter Lakhan at the death of his brother-in-law in Guyana. May the Lord grant His peace to all those who grieve.
Hospitalized: Kurt Bickel, Denny O’Neil
Receiving Care through Hospice: Jim Katt, Merle Kroeplin
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Linda Dicks, Virderie Eldredge, Mark Fennell, Jim & Daryl Flynn, Louanne Fussell, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, Ron Howard (Gwen Taliver’s son-in-law), Robert Hupsel, Linda Jackson, Susanne Johnson, Norma Kress, Otto Krumpholc, Connie Lerchen, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Jeff Powell, Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Sheila Roberts, Betty Schnell, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett, Karen Wahl, Pat Williams
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Stephanie Carbonell, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Raven, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Karen Melick, Maddie, Rick Perre, Raya Pokigo, Miriam Rivera, Pam Robertson, Nitza Rohena, Tom Rowell, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Sarah Von Braun, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, Ron Henderson, Michelle Hollingsworth, Becky Rouse Jones, Cameron LaPointe, Bill Maneri (friend of Ken & Judy Holzscheiter), Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Zaida Vargas, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki & Sal LoBue, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Ray Pirino, Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Lisa and Geri (family members of Lynn McCuiston, upcoming surgeries), Rob and Lori Angus, Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Howard Dion (uncle of Judy Finnie), Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Rick Perre Haley, Christina, Stephanie, Ruth Johnson (sister of Kathy McCartin), Mark Sauter, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Cindy Rock, Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), David Rodgers, Karla Schlomer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy)
Special: Heavenly Father, You know what we need better that we know ourselves. Move us to trust in You completely. Remove all worry and doubt and fear. Lead us to seek first Your kingdom so our hearts would overflow with the treasure of Your boundless love. • We pray for teachers, children, and families everywhere. We give thanks for our Preschool staff and the young children and families we are privileged to serve throughout the year. • Send Your guardian angels to watch over all those who travel during this time of year. • We pray for our nation, that all would learn of Your ways, O Lord, to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. We pray for President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Watch over our first responders and keep them safe.
Prayers for those in the military or deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Jake Allison, Sam Beasley, Zachary Carbonell, Billy Embach, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Antonio Watt, Anthony Witcher, Isaak Allan
⌚️ Set Your Alarms for 5:12pm 📲 Revelation 5:12 says, “Worthy is the Lamb….” We invite all Prince of Peace people to pray each day at 5:12pm. Please pray for our shared ministry, giving praise to God and the Lamb.
Anne and Shawn Dobbins say ‘thank you’ for the support as they foster two little girls from our preschool. If you wish to help with the many unplanned costs, you can do so by giving to the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund (memo: FOSTER).
Upcoming Events:
August 11 – First day of VPK.
August 12 – Youth Spirit Night resumes at Broadway Pizzeria.
Introducing Breeze – get to know each other
Breeze is our secure, online church management software. Any member can join Breeze and use it as a tool to update personal information. Breeze functions as an online church directory so you can keep in touch. poporlando.breezechms.com
How to join Breeze: If you are a member and in our church database, you are already in Breeze. Go to https://poporlando.breezechms.com/ and select the “Create Account” option. Your name and email are used to match the information in the database, and you will receive an email giving you the next steps.
Why sign up for Breeze? Keep your personal information, including profile picture, up to date • use as a church directory to contact others at PoP/PdeP and stay connected • view and manage your giving history • use for event signups • mobile and easy access through the Breeze app; also access on any web browser at poporlando.breezechms.com
Missing a birthday or anniversary and wishing to add to the list? Please email staff@poporlando.com
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Jeanette Gabay, Director of Finance jeanette.gabay@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporland.com